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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 65.08 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 65.08 and 27.49 is: 37.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 65.08 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/65.08 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 65.08 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 1,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.05/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.94

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